Chemistry Lab Safety Standards Through the Years

Why is it important to wear safety goggles in the chemistry lab?

• To look stylish

• To avoid getting dust in your eyes

• To protect your eyes from potential hazards

• To see better

What should you do if a fire starts in a glass container?

• Throw water on it

• Run away

• Blow on it

• Put a solid object over the opening

What is the first step in using a fire extinguisher?

• Aim at the fire

• Remove the horn

• Pull the pin out

• Squeeze the trigger

What should you do if your clothing catches fire?

• Roll on the floor to smother the flames

• Stand still

• Wave your arms

• Run to the nearest exit

How should you handle broken glassware in the lab?

• Pick it up with your hands

• Use a dustpan and brush

• Leave it for someone else to clean

• Sweep it under the bench

What should you do if you get a minor burn in the lab?

• Ignore it

• Flush the burn under running cold water for at least 5 minutes

• Apply ice directly

• Cover it with a bandage

Where should waste liquids be discarded in the lab?

• In the designated receptacle

• On the floor

• Down the drain

• In the trash can

What should you do if you spill a corrosive chemical on yourself?

• Wipe it off with a cloth

• Run to the emergency shower and remove your clothing

• Ignore it

• Cover it with a bandage

Why should you use a fume hood when working with certain chemicals?

• To keep the lab clean

• To protect yourself from harmful vapors

• To store chemicals

• To look professional

What is the most important thing to remember in the lab?

• Wear safety goggles

• Wear stylish clothes

• Eat and drink

• Talk to your friends